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2009 Lexus ES Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lexus ES, most often about the air bags (50% of complaints, typically around 93,500 miles). It is 9th of 26 ES model years by number of complaints.

Complaints28
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2009 Lexus ES problems

  1. Air bags

    14 complaints · 50%

    Half of these problems showed up before 93,500 miles.

    Takata recall Lexus does not feel the urgency of developing a response to this deadly situation their response seems to be that it is takata's problem what can be done to make my car safe to carry a passenger?
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 88,000 miles
    Takat recall: had car accident . Hit by another car while turning; ran over street sign and hit iron fence infront of apartment building. Air bags did not inflate. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 134,000 miles

  2. Speed control

    3 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    The contact owns a 2009 Lexus es350. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated from 65 MPH to 80 MPH without warning. The contact had to pump the accelerator pedal several times before it would release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that there were no problems found…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 25,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2009 Lexus es350. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently accelerated upon releasing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that recently upon entering the garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated after releasing the brake pedal, almost causing the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 25,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2009 Lexus ES recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2009 Lexus ES

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus ES?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (14 complaints, typically around 93,500 miles); speed control (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Lexus ES. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2009 a bad year for the Lexus ES?
It is 9th of 26 ES model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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